Senior Software Developer

Our client is looking for a highly capable Senior Software Developer who doesn’t just ship code — but architects’ systems, owns outcomes, and mentors’ others.

If you’re ready to build scalable solutions while shaping our technical direction, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do:

Build Across Our Tech Stack

• Develop cloud services in AWS using Terraform and Python
• Build custom front ends with modern JavaScript frameworks, including Vue.js, and native Android
• Maintain and enhance apps in Zoho Creator (Deluge)
• Work across our ecosystem to become a truly cross-functional engineer

Coach and Lead Developers:

• Mentor and guide a talented team of developers. Elevate engineering standards, improve best practices, and actively shape our developer culture.

Advise on Architecture and DevOps:

• Play a leading role in designing and evolving our systems. Architect web and native applications with complex external integrations — ensuring resilience, scalability, and long-term efficiency.

Technical Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Python, or similar languages
• Experience with backend frameworks such as FastAPI
• Hands-on experience managing databases, compute infrastructure, and external integrations
• Experience with Vue.js or UX design is a strong plus
• Technical Architecture:
• Proven ability to design resilient web and native applications
• Experience building systems with complex external integrations
• Strong understanding of scalable and efficient system design
• DevOps & Engineering Practices:
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Familiarity with AWS cloud architecture
• Ability to establish strong developer workflows and standard

Experience:

• 6+ years of relevant software development experience
• JavaScript
• Python
• FastAPI
• Vue.js
• AWS
• Test-Driven Development
• Database Management
• External Integrations

Reference Number for this position is GZ61070 which is a permanent position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of R1m PA negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on target="_blank or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 17 Feb 14:10, Closing date 18 Apr